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fanfic that I've worked on for a long time, taken in the historical era. note that this is NOT historical Japan because I know nothing about their culture... it's more of a historical Chinese setting since I know that more, so there'll be a lot of classical Chinese culture elements in this story

heavily inspired by the works of Koumi-senpai

***btw I'm debating on whether I should change some of the characters' names (at least last names) into a real Japanese last name just so the story seems more serious... do you think I should do that?

Ayano Aishi: Daughter of the Aishi family, a fairly wealthy family in the small Buraza Town. Secret identity is the wandering killer of the night, takes orders and is trained by a mysterious blind man who goes by "Info-kun." The real story begins after Ayano married into the wealthy and highly respected Yamada family to build an alliance. However, her mission is to kill her arranged husband, Tarō Yamada...

Tarō Yamada: Son of the Yamada family. Has an arranged marriage with Ayano Aishi. Kind, tender-hearted, but much sharper than he appears... Perhaps a haraguroi? In love with Uekiya Engeika and was heartbroken when he learned that she was engaged with Geiju Tsuka. Because of this, he refused to attend the inevitable wedding ceremony, and with no other options, his parents made his brother attend the wedding in his spot.

Osano Najimi: Tarō's childhood friend, the "pretty boy" of the neighborhood. Came from a family of well-known merchants. Insecure about his masculinity due to his pretty appearance. Guys often hit on him. Tsundere, not honest with his feelings. Ayano was the first one to openly look past his façade and helped him become more honest. She also made him the scarf, which he wore despite it being pink.

Amao Odayaka: Chef of a small but popular restaurant of the town. Very sweet and gentle, can be shy sometimes. Friends with Osano and Tarō. Ayano comments that he has the warmest smile.

Kizano Sunobu: Actor, also the top and most respected courtesan of the high-class brothel, Golden Lotus (he doesn't sleep with anyone; people pay very high prices just to see him dance and/or play an instrument). Incredibly beautiful, elegant, prideful, and somewhat cynical. Dislikes the "stuck-up royalties" (aka Megamo). Hides his pain with his charming, seductive smile.

Oko Ruto: A wandering witch, head of an occult group. People hire him to perform witchcraft to drive away evil spirits that they believe are possessing someone or something. Very shy and pessimistic, believes heavily in demons and spirits as well as damnation. Would never curse anyone, no matter how evil they are.

Aso Rito: A peasant farmer. Lives with his sickly mother, who he tries his best to support by selling his crops in town every day. Bright, open-minded, heroic, and optimistic. Stronger than many boys his age. His dream is to learn how to read and have a job in the cities to make enough money to provide his mother with sufficient care.

Mujo Kina: Buraza Town's best medic, but very clumsy and air-headed, causing him to be pessimistic. Has an unbelievably beautiful appearance, which is why his drugstore is always crowded by people (both men and women) who just want to see him. Friends with Mido Rana and is often teased by him, to his frustration.

Mido Rana: A wandering intellect and storyteller. Lazy, flirty, careless, and very intelligent. Travels to different towns to tell stories in restaurants. Can often be found in restaurants drinking wine or brothels enjoying the sight of beauties. Huge womanizer due to his sly and smooth personality and handsome face. Even married women cannot resist his charms. Ayano is the first girl to not be affected by his advances.

Osorō Shidesu: Head of a group of pastoral nomads named the Delinquents by the government. Originally captured by Megamo's troops, later escaped. His followers are extremely loyal to him. He pushes for an anarchy due to believing the monarchy is corrupted and cold-blooded. Dangerous and violent, very high fighting skills, but Ayano is not afraid to approach him, ultimately making him fall for her head-over-heels.

Hanakō Yamada: Younger brother of Tarō. Seen as cute and adorable by other girls. Admires his older brother and is pessimistic due to his own sickly body. Hopes to grow up stronger and taller to protect the ones he love. Had to replace Tarō in his wedding ceremony due to the older Yamada brother not showing up. First person to make Ayano feel welcomed in the family. (personally I hate how I drew him, might redraw him later...)

Megamo Saikou: Originally the highest-ranked general of the army, later the Crown Prince of the royal family. The most beautiful being in the world, according to Ayano. Cold, stern, and serious. Distrusts women and only hires men to work for him (the four student council members will be genderbent as a result). Perfect in any way possible, causing jealousy from his younger brother. Not used to experiencing emotions and desires, and does not know how to properly act on them. Does not have any wives or concubines.

???: Called "Info-kun" by people in town, real name unknown. Ayano's "master". Paid by people to assassinate their nemesis or rivals. Takes joy in making money off humans' hatred and sees humans as pitiful, selfish, low-life beings. Extremely cynical and intelligent, as well as eccentric and cold-blooded. Convinced Ayano to accept the Yamada family's proposal, in return, she will have to kill Tarō Yamada...

~Characters not drawn because I'm lazy and bad at designing~

Midori Gurin: one of Ayano's personal servant girls. Polar opposite of Kuu. Happy, optimistic, clumsy, clingy, and air-headed.

Kumiko Deremoto (Kuu Dere): one of Ayano's personal servant girls. Polar opposite of Midori. Cold, emotionless, smart, introverted, and level-headed.

Nemesis: the name given to a mysterious assassin whose mission is to kill Ayano. Only encountered at night. Has spine-chilling red eyes that are also enticing. Very strong, therefore Ayano cannot fight him directly and has to hide from him.

Description
fanfic that I've worked on for a long time, taken in the historical era. note that this is NOT historical Japan because I know nothing about their culture... it's more of a historical Chinese setting since I know that more, so there'll be a lot of classical Chinese culture elements in this story

heavily inspired by the works of Koumi-senpai

***btw I'm debating on whether I should change some of the characters' names (at least last names) into a real Japanese last name just so the story seems more serious... do you think I should do that?

Ayano Aishi: Daughter of the Aishi family, a fairly wealthy family in the small Buraza Town. Secret identity is the wandering killer of the night, takes orders and is trained by a mysterious blind man who goes by "Info-kun." The real story begins after Ayano married into the wealthy and highly respected Yamada family to build an alliance. However, her mission is to kill her arranged husband, Tarō Yamada...

Tarō Yamada: Son of the Yamada family. Has an arranged marriage with Ayano Aishi. Kind, tender-hearted, but much sharper than he appears... Perhaps a haraguroi? In love with Uekiya Engeika and was heartbroken when he learned that she was engaged with Geiju Tsuka. Because of this, he refused to attend the inevitable wedding ceremony, and with no other options, his parents made his brother attend the wedding in his spot.

Osano Najimi: Tarō's childhood friend, the "pretty boy" of the neighborhood. Came from a family of well-known merchants. Insecure about his masculinity due to his pretty appearance. Guys often hit on him. Tsundere, not honest with his feelings. Ayano was the first one to openly look past his façade and helped him become more honest. She also made him the scarf, which he wore despite it being pink.

Amao Odayaka: Chef of a small but popular restaurant of the town. Very sweet and gentle, can be shy sometimes. Friends with Osano and Tarō. Ayano comments that he has the warmest smile.

Kizano Sunobu: Actor, also the top and most respected courtesan of the high-class brothel, Golden Lotus (he doesn't sleep with anyone; people pay very high prices just to see him dance and/or play an instrument). Incredibly beautiful, elegant, prideful, and somewhat cynical. Dislikes the "stuck-up royalties" (aka Megamo). Hides his pain with his charming, seductive smile.

Oko Ruto: A wandering witch, head of an occult group. People hire him to perform witchcraft to drive away evil spirits that they believe are possessing someone or something. Very shy and pessimistic, believes heavily in demons and spirits as well as damnation. Would never curse anyone, no matter how evil they are.

Aso Rito: A peasant farmer. Lives with his sickly mother, who he tries his best to support by selling his crops in town every day. Bright, open-minded, heroic, and optimistic. Stronger than many boys his age. His dream is to learn how to read and have a job in the cities to make enough money to provide his mother with sufficient care.

Mujo Kina: Buraza Town's best medic, but very clumsy and air-headed, causing him to be pessimistic. Has an unbelievably beautiful appearance, which is why his drugstore is always crowded by people (both men and women) who just want to see him. Friends with Mido Rana and is often teased by him, to his frustration.

Mido Rana: A wandering intellect and storyteller. Lazy, flirty, careless, and very intelligent. Travels to different towns to tell stories in restaurants. Can often be found in restaurants drinking wine or brothels enjoying the sight of beauties. Huge womanizer due to his sly and smooth personality and handsome face. Even married women cannot resist his charms. Ayano is the first girl to not be affected by his advances.

Osorō Shidesu: Head of a group of pastoral nomads named the Delinquents by the government. Originally captured by Megamo's troops, later escaped. His followers are extremely loyal to him. He pushes for an anarchy due to believing the monarchy is corrupted and cold-blooded. Dangerous and violent, very high fighting skills, but Ayano is not afraid to approach him, ultimately making him fall for her head-over-heels.

Hanakō Yamada: Younger brother of Tarō. Seen as cute and adorable by other girls. Admires his older brother and is pessimistic due to his own sickly body. Hopes to grow up stronger and taller to protect the ones he love. Had to replace Tarō in his wedding ceremony due to the older Yamada brother not showing up. First person to make Ayano feel welcomed in the family. (personally I hate how I drew him, might redraw him later...)

Megamo Saikou: Originally the highest-ranked general of the army, later the Crown Prince of the royal family. The most beautiful being in the world, according to Ayano. Cold, stern, and serious. Distrusts women and only hires men to work for him (the four student council members will be genderbent as a result). Perfect in any way possible, causing jealousy from his younger brother. Not used to experiencing emotions and desires, and does not know how to properly act on them. Does not have any wives or concubines.

???: Called "Info-kun" by people in town, real name unknown. Ayano's "master". Paid by people to assassinate their nemesis or rivals. Takes joy in making money off humans' hatred and sees humans as pitiful, selfish, low-life beings. Extremely cynical and intelligent, as well as eccentric and cold-blooded. Convinced Ayano to accept the Yamada family's proposal, in return, she will have to kill Tarō Yamada...

~Characters not drawn because I'm lazy and bad at designing~

Midori Gurin: one of Ayano's personal servant girls. Polar opposite of Kuu. Happy, optimistic, clumsy, clingy, and air-headed.

Kumiko Deremoto (Kuu Dere): one of Ayano's personal servant girls. Polar opposite of Midori. Cold, emotionless, smart, introverted, and level-headed.

Nemesis: the name given to a mysterious assassin whose mission is to kill Ayano. Only encountered at night. Has spine-chilling red eyes that are also enticing. Very strong, therefore Ayano cannot fight him directly and has to hide from him.